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November 11, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 29) • Page Image 5

… believe there are only 15 to 20 students who have the ability to speak in Arabic and Russian," Martin said. "Competence in more difficult subjects involve fewer stu- dents." A majority of LAC courses avail…

… America." The presentation was sponsored by the Muslim Student Association as part of Islamic Awareness Week. Islam is the second-largest reli- gion in North America; one out of every four people on Earth…

… is a fol- ever of Islam, he said. Quicke cited representations of Arabs and Muslims in the media that are the product of prejudice and igno- rance of Islam and Muslims. "The most sinister character…

… that could be brought to the scene (of a movie) was an Arab terrorist," Quicke said. Western culture seeks to "rid the world of the new terror (Muslims). l at happens to Arabs in particular d Muslims in…

Arab word for God. Islam also recognizes important religious figures from the Bible as prophets, including Adam, Noah, Moses and Jesus, he said. The main purpose of Islamic Awareness Week, which began…

… Canada. The Muslim Student Association is a multi-ethnic organization de- signed to serve as a link between the University and Muslim students. There are more than 500 such groups at universities across…

… Canada and the United States, Ahmed said. The association's University branch is only in its second year. "It was a year of maturation ... Most members this year are new, (first- year students)," Ahmed…

…, which are open to interested students, said Executive Board member Asif Harsolia. x For more information, call the Ann Arbor MSA office at 761-1167, or write to 4107 Michigan Union. Federal court…

… technologically, a new University program, Language Across the Curriculum (LAC), will redefine the way students use their second lan- guage. Students who have already ful- filled their fourth-semester profi- ciency…

… require- ments last fall. "It is going to change the whole phase of the language department. The college wants students to be able to do real practical work at every level," said German Prof. Fred Amrine…

November 08, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 26) • Page Image 2

… expresses his point of view in a political way. Others, they behave violently. We ar. afraid the Arabs or the Jews will com- mit a new massacre." The talk of killing was not far beneath the surface. Ephraim…

… statement," he said. Sophomore Brian Gitlin, an LSA Student Government representative, said the student government supports the policy as well as the modification. "We felt that it might scare stu- dents away…

… and it's expensive," he said. "In terms of the legality, it is just not necessary to have students sign." The college will draft the state- ment with help from faculty and stu- dents. Schoem said the…

… college hopes to have it ready by next fall. Also, starting Jan. 1, the proce- dures governing cheating cases will change. Students accused of cheating will be able to choose between an informal…

…" to gather information. After a decision is reached, the assistant dean for stu- dent academic affairs will determine all sanctions. Currently, faculty must bring all evidence, and students must go…

… through the lengthy formal hearings. The judiciary determines the sanc- tions. Schoem said faculty and students found the current process too time- consuming. Faculty often avoid the process and handle the…

students and faculty," Schoem said. "Cheating is a violation of col- lege policy not a crime ... against the individual faculty member." Eugene Nissen, assistant dean for student academic affairs, will…

… stu- dents accused of cheating the option of an informal hearing with Nissen as both investigator and sanctioner. Un- der the test, students not satisfied with the decision could ask for a formal…

… judiciary hearing. Nissen tried 18 cases under tOr test conditions. Fourteen students were found guilty and one appealed the decision in favor of a formal hear- ing. The judiciary upheld Nissen's decision in…

… the case. "All in all my experience with using the new procedures were quite positive," he said. Student and faculty complaints also led the policymakers to requir the college to give a public report o…

November 08, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 26) • Page Image 3

…, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Arab Americans. In the fall and winter, students will develop minority health manuals and collect data on health problems, care resources and funding for minorities…

…o enr at alnI.n aI v, - tiv n am r_._ i emca ai' VI.ldILdIy - i uteUd), INUvtleletrF , .i.y7'+- Hoekstra encourages students to 'clamor for change' By MEGAN SCHIMPF Daily Staff Reporter U.S. Rep…

…. "You should be clamor- ing for change right now because the picture isn't going to be very pretty." Hoekstra, who spoke to a group of 20 students last night in the Pendleton Room of the Michigan Union…

… grass-roots perspective. What I found was it doesn't look any better from up close than it does from far away." Hoekstra explained to the students that Washington is suffering from a fail- ure of ideas…

…'s where I think we are in Washing- ton," he said. To get involved, Hoekstra said students should be informed voters at the polls and volunteer to work for campaigns. "We need your involvement. We need your…

… help," he said. LSA first-year student Shannon Dudycha said she enjoyed Hoekstra's lecture. "I'm glad I chose this to come to," she said. "Besides the points he made, I liked the humor he had." Adam…

students of the University in the palm of their hand. Students have to act now," Clampitt said. Hoekstra was instrumental in writing the Contract for America, a document signed by all the Republican members…

…, including singles and married couples, it also offers tips that college students can follow. "I think it's real expensive to be a student in Ann Arbor," Zirkel said. Zirkel suggests that student organi…

…- zations, like fraternities or sororities use Sam's Club, adiscount, bulk food store to help cut costs. Students who need cash should also consider sell- ing at resale stores. Also, every Saturday, the Ann…

… Arbor News advertises merchandise that sells for less than $70 in the freebies section. Zirkel said some excellent deals can be found there. It's also a great place for students to advertise because they…

November 18, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 34) • Page Image 5

…, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 995-3874 Q "The End of the Israeli/Arab Conflict," Hillel, 7:30 p.m. Student Services U 76-GUIDE. neer counseling 304 S. State Street " 4 doors South of Liberty " 998-3480 IL E, I…

…- ally intended for graduate students. Bergmann said he originally expected only between 15 and 20 people to show up. "I wanted to talk to the students going into various fields like literary theory, art…

… all-night teach- ing session to inform students at the University about the war in Vietnam. The atmosphere was often charged and although it was a large group, people wanted to learn. People per- ceived…

… public relations for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. A controlled fusion reaction has long been a pipe dream of researchers Neenan urges student regent plan By RONNIE GLASSBERG Daily Staff…

… Reporter During the public comments por- tion of yesterday's Board of Regents meeting, Michigan Student Assem- bly President Julie Neenan pressed for student representation on the board. The MSA proposal…

… questions and provide clarification to the regents during the meeting. The proposal also asks for the addi- tion of a place designated at the regents' table for a student representative. "I think in the past…

… years, students on this campus have realized the benefits of working with the regents," Neenan said. Regent Shirley McFee (R-Battle Creek) said she thinks it would help to develop better communication…

…. Students supported having a student serve on the board in at least a non-voting capacity in a referendum last winter. Regent Laurence Deitch (D- Bloomfield Hills) said he has not formed a final judgement on…

… said he fa- vors permitting MSA to give reports to the regents. "I have reservations about whether there ought to be a student regent," he said. "Our other constituencies don't have regents." Regent…

… Philip Power (D-Ann Ar- bor) asked, "Does MSA truly speak for all students? "The objective of the outcome is how can various components of the University feel more included? The particular device deserves…

November 22, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 24) • Page Image 2

… agreements with the Arabs. Accords with Jordan and the Palestine Liberation Organization, as well as any treaty with Syria, involve the small country giving up territory for a promise of peace. Israel receives…

…," said SNRE first-year student Megan Owens. "(The group) lets people know that there is a gay community and it helps those who are questioning their sexuality and lets them know that they are not alone…

…." The gay community in Ann Ar- bor is much different from that of other cities. First-year Engineering student Jeff Lemaster explained the differences between Ann Arbor and Houston. "There is a very large…

… junior Tony Vasquez. Arnold announces plan to wed EMU student From Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES - It's all over - including the shouting -between Tom Arnold and Roseanne. Arnold said Monday he will…

… marry his girlfriend, 21-year-old Eastern Michigan University student Julie Champnella, next summer. His di- vorce from Roseanne will be final this week. Last week, Roseanne said she would marry her…

… reporters that they would not sign an accord with Arafat brokered by a group of Israeli Arab leaders. "Arafat must accept personal re- sponsibility for what happened Fri- day. That is our number one condi…

… assistant door attendant Amelia Peterson's job "much easier." Compared to last year, Peterson said "students are moved along at a quicker pace." She has been working at CRISP for about 7 year Eric Puravs, a…

… CRISP, but with touch-tone I didn't have the lines," Peak said. I I C)l P Apply at: The Michigan Daily 420 Maynard Student Publications Bldg. or call Nancy 764-0431 MOLESTER Continued from page 1…

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November 11, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 29) • Page Image 6

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November 10, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 28) • Page Image 2

… the University's concerns in Washington is investment in education through student assis- tance programs. "That's not a parti- san concept. Republicans and Demo- crats alike believe in those principles…

…. How they go about it differs," he said. This difference, however, may have a large effect on the University and its students. The Republicans' pledge to cut spending may mean less funds for the…

…, Butts said sup- port for higher education has been bipartisan. "We've seen an increased dependence on student loans over grants and I expect that trend to con- tinue if not accelerate in the new Con…

…'m really excited," SNRE sopho- more Jessica Levine said. "I'm so sick of those lines." While some students are enthusi- astic about the new CRISP system, some remain skeptical. "I think I'll be more nervous…

…." In an attempt to prepare current students, the Registrar's Office will publish detailed instructions in the winter time schedule, which will be available tomorrow outside 1419 Mason Hall. In the future…

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…, Green said. People look for- ward to the "excitement of the party" more than the taste of the alcohol. He added that the alcohol-induced state of mind is what students seek and that is the same thing that…

November 21, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 35) • Page Image 7

… Radine, - recent University graduate and *ormer Residential College student. Rony Guldmann, a philosophy major and LSA senior, said, "I at- tended because I was interested in the topic." Guldmann said he…

… occupation and settler thugs." Hamas spokesman Ibrahim Ghosheh, speaking on the Paris-based Arabic service of Radio Monte Carlo, called on Arafat to test his support in* an election in the Gaza Strip "and…

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